Joe Herbst on pitch 13, first ascent of the Rainbow Wall (1973).

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Joe Herbst on pitch 13, first ascent of the Rainbow Wall (1973).

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A deer got caught up in the fixed lines on the approach slabs. When we were Batmaning up, this carcass was supporting our weight. If the bones had snapped, we would have shockloaded the anchor...

Leah Sandvoss sending P3 (11d) on Rainbow Wall (Original Route). Photo by Andre Kiryanov

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Mar 6, 2004

“Joe Herbst on pitch 13, first ascent of the Rainbow Wall (1973).”

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A deer got caught up in the fixed lines on the approach slabs. When we were Batmaning up, this carcass was supporting our weight. If the bones had snapped, we would have shockloaded the anchor...

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